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Back to School poster

#6 Box Office Hit of 1986

Back to School (1986)

"He enrolled in college for the pursuit of finer things...like co-eds, shapely professors, fun and rock and roll."

Overview

Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.

Cast

  • Rodney Dangerfield

    Thornton Melon

    Rodney Dangerfield

  • Sally Kellerman

    Diane

    Sally Kellerman

  • Burt Young

    Lou

    Burt Young

  • Keith Gordon

    Jason Melon

    Keith Gordon

  • Robert Downey Jr.

    Derek

    Robert Downey Jr.

  • William Zabka

    Chas

    William Zabka

  • Paxton Whitehead

    Phillip Barbay

    Paxton Whitehead

  • Adrienne Barbeau

    Vanessa

    Adrienne Barbeau

  • M. Emmet Walsh

    Coach Turnbull

    M. Emmet Walsh

  • Terry Farrell

    Valerie

    Terry Farrell

  • Ned Beatty

    Dean Martin

    Ned Beatty

  • Severn Darden

    Dr. Barazini

    Severn Darden

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